Jurgen Klopp one step closer to Germany job as Julian Nagelsmann given brutal ultimatum

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SportFootballJurgen KloppJurgen Klopp is the favourite to become Germany's next manager after Julian Nagelsmann watched his side crash out of the World Cup at the hands of Paraguay on MondayThe German football association (DFB) have ruthlessly told Julian Nagelsmann to consider resigning after their shock World Cup exit - or face the sack. Jurgen Klopp is already the frontrunner to replace 38-year-old Nagelsmann, with the former Liverpool boss understood to be open to managing his country.Germany were dumped out of the World Cup on Monday after losing on penalties to Paraguay in the round of 32.

The process is said to be independent of Klopp's potential appointment, but it would pave the way for him to return to management after two years away from the dugoutGet the latest World Cup 2026 news in your inbox with our Make Football Great Again newsletterKlopp, 59, has been working as Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer since January 2025. His role involves overseeing Red Bull's network of football clubs which includes RB Leipzig, Red Bull Salzburg and New York Red Bulls.This summer, Klopp has been working at the World Cup as a pundit for German broadcaster Magenta.

Now it's Nagelsmann who's failed to change their fortunes and looks set to pay the price."If you exit after the first stage, it's not enough for German football," he admitted after watching his team crash out in Boston. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Upgrade your World Cup TV setup with the Sky Glass 'designed for football'This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.